Recurrence develops in most patients after hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases. Repeat resection is feasible in some of these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate an ultrasound-based follow-up protocol in the detection of resectable recurrent disease.
Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK. chris.mann@doctors.org.uk
